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Revisit: 9/25: Conference on FDI and Economic Integration

  • 1.  Revisit: 9/25: Conference on FDI and Economic Integration

    Posted 08-19-2009 11:55
    Apologies for Cross-Postings:
    Announcement (Revisit):

    The Boeing Institute of International Business and Saint Louis
    University's John Cook School of Business invite you to a one-day
    conference focusing on the nature and extent of economic integration,
    fostered by trade and foreign direct investment in the "triad"
    economies of Europe, North America and Asia.

    This conference is hosted and coordinated by Dr. Alan Rugman, Distinguished Visiting
    Professor of International Business at Saint Louis University's Boeing Institute of International Business.  

    It will be highlighted by sessions from experts on Trade and FDI in Europe, Asia and North America. Confirmed speakers include: Dr. Louise Curran, Toulouse Business
    School; Dr. Alan Rugman, Distinguished Visiting Professor, Saint Louis
    University and Dr. Chang Hoon Oh, Borck University; Dr. Ari Van
    Assche, HEC; Dr. Hai Yang Li, Rice University; Dr. Yadong Luo, Miami
    School of Business (invited).

    The conference is hosted and coordinated by:
    Dr. Alan Rugman,
    Distinguished Visiting Professor of International Business
    Boeing Institute of International Business
    Saint Louis University
    John Cook School of Business
    3674 Lindell Blvd.
    Saint Louis, MO 63108
    314.977.3898

    The conference is on Friday, September 25, 2009.  The registration fee
    is $75.00 which includes conference materials, breakfast, breaks and
    lunch. Ph.D. students may register free of charge, with their Program
    Director's letter.

    To register contact: Ms. Trish Pace (ppace2@slu.edu) at 314.977.3898

    To assist you in finding accommodations for the conference we recommend:

    Water Tower Inn, Saint Louis University's on-campus hotel, provides
    close proximity to Downtown St. Louis, the Central West End and
    Midtown's arts and entertainment district. Only 20 minutes from
    Lambert St. Louis International Airport, Water Tower Inn is close to
    everywhere you need to be.  Rooms are $75 a night, but space is
    limited.

    Water Tower Inn
    Saint Louis University
    3545 Lafayette Ave.
    St Louis MO 63104
    Phone:  314.977.7500
    Fax:    314.977.7505
    E-mail:         wti@slu.edu
    www.slu.edu/x27017.xml

    The Chase Park Plaza, 4-star hotel just 2 miles from Saint Louis
    University, offers close proximity to dining and Saint Louis' eclectic
    Central West End.  There is a special rate for rooms of $122 for
    conference attendees.

    Chase Park Plaza
    212 N. Kingshighway
    St. Louis, MO 63108
    Phone: 314.633.3000
    www.chaseparkplaza.com